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Why does my cat look pregnant after being spayed a month ago?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Baby was spayed about a month ago. Recently I have noticed that her stomach seems enlarged and she looks pregnant. Could it be possible that she was pregnant before getting spayed and still is? And if so, could she give birth safely?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 23rd, 2019

If Baby Girl was spayed there is no way for her to get pregnant - the ovaries and uterus are removed in a spay surgery. I would recommend having her examined by your vet: it’s possible that she has a medical problem that has caused abdominal distention. It’s also possible that she has simply gained weight since the surgery - spayed cats have a slower metabolism and tend to be less active so they require fewer calories.

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